单项选择题

案例分析题

Individualism，independence，and self-reliance are perhaps the most distinctive American characteristics.In the United States，’individualism’is【C1】______a good thing，it does not mean being【C2】______，and each person is expected to make【C3】______for himself or herself ’about all aspects of life，【C4】______，career，and home.The nuclear family（mother，father，and children）is an important aspect of American society，【C5】______usually has much less influence【C6】______the behavior.of any individual in it【C7】______is generally true in China.Children are【C8】______from an early age to be self-reliant【C9】______care of their clothes and bedrooms，perhaps helping to cook and【C10】______，begin thinking for themselves，and even learning to【C11】______their own money.Parents provide advice and assistance of course，【C12】______when their children are young，but the importance of the individual is【C13】______.This is reflected in American【C14】______such as ’Think for yourself，’’Do your【C15】______things，’and ’You are the master of your own fate.’【C16】______concentrating on the individual，American【C17】______a greater personal responsibility for the decisions they【C18】______and the actions they take.This principle【C19】______to all aspects of life，including the family，【C20】______relations，finances，business，law，academics，and medicine.Nowadays，the parents in China are trying to cultivate their children in individualism，independence，and self-reliance as well.

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